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What are your thoughts on Gartners product group - im having a convo with them this week

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I worked at Gartner in the 90s a lot has changed. but still has a fantastic reputation.

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The leaders are toxic parasites, the workers (BDM/AE/Service) who make the money for the rest are amazing

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